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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I did want to take a minute to share some pics of Shiloh's prezziez however I don't really have time to comment on each or put them in any order so hopefully it will all be self explanatory.Also, I really do apprecfiate all the prayers, purrs and POTP me and Diva Shasta are getting - even getting some new friends. I will come back after this is all over and I can see again to follow up and meet you all. Now on with the show-First some barkday treats

Now the prezzies

With a personal note to Shiloh from Rescue Me Collars thanking him for choosing them for his birthday collar after admiring Diva Shasta's.

HEY GOOSE - now do you see what you "suggested"?This is the last post from Team Beaglebratz for the next week or so - if you don't know why - see previous post. Hope to be back as soon as we can.

Monday, March 25, 2013

First - I want to thank you all for the POTP wishes for my little Diva Shasta - please keep it up as I am pretty sure it is working. I am slmost sure the problem is in her neck - the cervical spine region since most of the time she carries her head low. HOWEVER - her head does seem to be coming back up - very slowly and just for a short time and she just seems a little more animated at times. This is good since getting her to the vet in the next few days is not likely to happen.

As some of you know (and many many thanks for your prayers/POTP for me) I have been having a bit of trouble with my vision. Earlier this afternoon I had an appointment with my specialist in Overland Park, Kansas and needless to say I was caught a little off guard with the results. Tomorrow afternoon, here in Topeka (he comes here twice a month) I will be having outpatient surgery during which he will perform an

which is supposed to promote the healing and overall health of my eye. Yes, I did include a link to an article that explains it a bit if you are really into that sort of reading but basically the problem with my current corneal transplant is the following-my
"good" eye, the only one with any vision, is not healthy - right now it
has an epithelial defect of the cornea (skin tear on the cornea
surface) and a Herpes Keratitis (Herpes eye infection).At this time the stem cell transplant is really the last form of defense that can be used to combat my current deteriorating cornea transplant; the next step would likely be my FIFTH repeat cornea transplant.

So, what this means is that even tho I will be at home after this procedure, doing ANY posting or commenting for a few days is just NOT going to happen. I would really REALLY like to go around to those who left your POTP and prayers for Diva Shasta and me HOWEVER what time I have before surgery will be spent getting last minute chores done around the house, making sure any bills due within a few days are paid, doing any laundry needing to be done and any other last minute things I think of as well as giving Shiloh his birthday gifts. I will TRY to at least post pics tomorrow to show u what Goose unknowingly "suggested" and a couple other things.Gotta go for now.

This has gotta be brief since I am heading off to my own doctor appointment in a bit.

In a way Diva Shasta may be a bit better than earlier yesterday when she wasn't drinking and didn't want to eat much. Then I remembered I had just picked up a box of P-nut Butter flavored Frosty Paws - added a bit of that to her kibble and mixed in a little water - she licked the bowl clean - that was just a bit of a snack. Later for dinner, I repeated this but a bit more - again, licked the bowl clean PLUS went over to the water dish and drank quite a bit - HUGE sigh of relief from mom and she is doing all that today. She is going out to potty fine. For the most part, it kinda seems like she is depressed - I press in spots to see if there is pain - NATA. She did trot a bit across the deck with her tail up one time yesterday. Also yesterday, Shiloh thought he heard something outside - was jumping around and barking and of course little sis, Diva Shasta couldn't be outdone so she joined in altho not quite as much as Shiloh.

So right now she is in her crate - the door is open and she goes in and sleeps there on her own. Sometimes she will sleep on the orthopedic bed. She goes up and downstairs - she willingly goes out and will even instigate that a couple times. Since she is eating, going potty and getting around some and not exhibiting pain - altho there were a couple times when I accidentally held on to her by her lower neck, the UNDERNEATH part by her throat, and she did whimper a little - I guess I will just watch her another day and if no better, talk to her vet. So once again could I please get some POTP for my little Diva - this is so frustrating because she is really exhibiting no clear symptoms. Thank you.

Ok, gotta go for now - not sure right now where my vision problem is headed. At times, like right now, it does seem a little improved but that is likely due to having the screen print enlarged. Or if it goes the other way, I could end up having to have a repeat cornea transplant - that possibility NEVER goes away.Ok - gotta go

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Since this is just a short post and it is from me - no pictures - I know, how boring. Anyway, early this morning Shiloh was able to complete his Wordless Wednesday post and proceeded to nap while I finished getting ready for work (by the way, BOTH Beaglebratz are just fine). HOWEVER, during the time I finished getting ready for work, my vision took about an 75 degree turn for the worse - luckily I already had an appointment with my eye doctor scheduled for today. The diagnosis, at least part of it is nothing new to me and I was sort of just waiting for it to happen again even tho so many prayers were said that it never would again- the dreaded epithelial defect or skin tear on the surface of my cornea. However, the other part - did actually stump my doctor a bit altho he does believe (and I do too) maybe I got something in my eye during my shower, like shampoo

So what this boils down to - I didn't have time to comment on other blogs like I wanted to before but now - it's gonna be nonexistent UNLESS there is a good change by morning - about the same for blog posts since the Beaglebratz will probably keep a close watch - just not sure what they will be watching. I go back to the doc this Friday but my specialist is out of the country until Monday. He will be here in town on Tuesday which is when I will see him.. I know there are so many POTP and prayers going out all over Blogville right now but if you could spare one for me and send it this way, I will definitely appreciate it. Oh, and the Beaglebratz - you know what kind of a nurse Diva Shasta can be-

I am confident Shiloh'n Diva Shasta will both be looking after me really good.